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The most accepted theory of origin of life is ___________________.

A
Theory of spontaneous generation
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Oparin - Haldane theory
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Theory of special creation
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D
Theory of eternity of life
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Solution

The correct option is B Oparin - Haldane theory
The most accepted theory of the origin of life is the Oparin-Haldane theory. This theory explained the origin of life through the aggregation of non-living inorganic matter that gave rise to complex substances called the coacervates in a reducing environment.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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